Vulnerability identifier: #VU69854

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42270

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Jetson AGX Xavier series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson Xavier NX
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in nvdla_emu_task_submit. A local user can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Jetson AGX Xavier series: 32.7.2

Jetson Xavier NX: 32.7.2

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5417

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.